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Which Way, L.A.?

The Los Angeles Kings Win the Stanley Cup

For the first time in their 45 years of existence, the LA Kings have won the Stanley Cup, the championship of pro hockey. We hear how the very unlikely took place.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 13, 2012 • 1h 0m Listen

For the first time in their 45 years of existence, the Los Angeles Kings have one of the sports world's most coveted trophies: the Stanley Cup, signifying the championship of professional hockey. We hear how the very unlikely actually took place and what might happen next at Staples Center and beyond. Also, the Orange County Register has had the same ownership since 1935, but a sale is expected to close in the next 30 days. It's part of the growing chaos in Southern California journalism. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the suicide epidemic in America's armed forces.

Banner image: The Los Angeles Kings pose for a team shot with the Stanley Cup after defeating the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the Stanley Cup series 4-2 in Game Six of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center on June 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    KCRW

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